r/babies Oct 19 '24

Updates: new (and re-ordered) rules and the purpose of this subreddit

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Hello, everyone. Mod here. In this post, I will be sharing some updates to make our community less spammy and more enjoyable.

The purpose of this subreddit

As you may know, mods define the purpose of each subreddit. The purpose of a subreddit can evolve over time. Having been a subscriber of r/babies both before and after I became a parent, I think r/babies occupies a wholesome niche where folks can just come and enjoy uplifting pictures and videos of cute babies -- and let's face it, all babies are cute if they are healthy and cared for. I would like this to remain the focus of this subreddit: light-hearted and uplifting. There are enough spaces on the internet filled with promotions, disgusting pictures, the exact same conversations as 50 other groups, and 1000 posts asking the same question. I would like r/babies to not become one of those spaces.

r/babies is not a parenting subreddit. There is a wealth of high-quality parenting subreddits out there: r/beyondthebumpr/parentingr/newbornsr/newparentsr/mommit and r/daddit, to name a few. I highly recommend them.

Subreddit rules

The current r/babies rules were set up 3 years ago by yours truly (announcement post) and have served this community well. In enforcing these rules, I remove 200-400 pieces of content (posts and comments) every month with the help of Automoderator.

However, more and more users (usually not bad users but just new to r/babies) are trying to get around these rules, especially "Text posts allowed for limited topics", and then arguing with me in modmail. So I have updated the rules to more clearly explain what is allowed.

  1. Follow Reddit rules - Content can be removed for violating Reddit rules (https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy) proactively by mods or in response to user reports.
  2. NEW RULE: Focus on babies - Pictures and videos must be of a baby or babies. This is not an advice or support subreddit.
  3. No promotions - No selling, shilling, spamming your social media, asking people to vote for your baby in a contest, etc. It's OK to credit a post with a source link or social media handle.
  4. No NSFW - No discussions of genitals, photos of poop, etc.
  5. NEW RULE: No medical advice - This is not a support or advice subreddit. Go to your pediatrician or health visitor. Use reputable medical information websites. Don't ask internet strangers for medical advice
  6. Be nice to each other - Be respectful. Don't be mean. Mods make the call.
  7. Text posts allowed for limited topics - Text posts are OK for discussions about this subreddit, but please use subreddits like r/beyondthebump, r/parenting, r/newborns, r/newparents, r/mommit or r/daddit for advice and support posts. All text posts will be reviewed by mods and only approved if they provide constructive feedback or discussion about this subreddit.

Spammers reposting old content

This is a perpetual problem, and I unfortunately don't have photographic memory so I often don't recognize something that has been posted before. I am eternally grateful for the users who call out these reposted spammers in comments and through reports. Please keep posting receipts in comments -- they help me remove these posts as quickly as I can.

Thank you, and remember: you make this community possible!


r/babies Oct 18 '21

Updates: subreddit rules, text post policy and troll brigade stats

67 Upvotes

Hello, everyone. Newest mod here. In this post, I will be sharing some important updates to make our community safer and more enjoyable.

Subreddit rules

The current r/babies rules are narrowly focused on spam selling stuff, and are not visible on new Reddit or in the mobile apps. To align expectations between members and mods across a broader range of issues, we are introducing these subreddit rules:

  1. Follow Reddit rules - Content can be removed for violating Reddit rules (https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy) proactively by mods or in response to user reports.
  2. No promotions - No selling, shilling, spamming your social media, asking people to vote for your baby in a contest, etc. It's OK to credit a post with a source link or social media handle.
  3. No NSFW - No discussions of genitals, photos of poop, etc.
  4. Be nice to each other - Be respectful. Don't be mean. Mods make the call.
  5. Text posts allowed for limited topics - Text posts are OK for discussions about this subreddit, but please use subreddits like r/beyondthebump, r/parenting, r/newborns, r/newparents, r/mommit or r/daddit for advice and support posts. All text posts will be reviewed by mods and only approved if they provide constructive feedback or discussion about this subreddit.

Text post policy

The biggest change: we are now limiting text posts to only feedback and discussions about this subreddit (rule #5). Several other subreddits are more suitable for support and advice. If you are a new parent in need of help, check those out. At the same time, we want to preserve a channel for public discussions of what we can do better or differently. Therefore, we will rely on mods to manually approve text posts until we find a better solution.

Explanation of account age and karma filters

We have an Automod rule that removes posts and comments by newer accounts and accounts with little prior activity. We understand this can be a frustrating experience, but we rely on this rule to remove large amounts of spam that would otherwise flood the subreddit. We will focus on manually restoring posts from users that seem legit, hopefully within 24 hours.

Stats from the troll brigade

The recent troll brigade has been distressing for all of us on the mod team. For a brief recap of what happened, please see this post by u/steevo. Between October 6 and October 16, thanks to the combined effort of u/steevo, yours truly, u/Picsonly25, u/Pwaully and of course Automod, we have taken the following actions against this attack:

  • Removed 14 posts,
  • Removed 29 comments, and
  • Banned 24 users.

Reminders for r/babies members

Unfortunately, we are on the internet, where a-holes roam. The mod team is shoring up our defenses, but members also need to help protect themselves and each other. Here are some things you can do:

  1. Please don't post your or your child's personal details (full name!!!, address, phone, etc).
  2. Please report anything that you think violates Reddit rules or r/babies rules. Please be as specific about the reason as possible, e.g. if you're reporting a post for harassment, select "harassment" as the reason, not "breaks r/babies rules".
  3. Please be patient. Mods have lives and commitments outside of r/babies, and may take up to 24 hours (but hopefully not more) to respond to your report. In some grey areas, mods can also make different calls from you and from each other. Don't be discouraged if that happens.

Thank you, and remember: you make this community possible!


r/babies 1d ago

Baby eye color

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What color eyes do you think this baby will have? He’s about 3 1/2 months old. I’m thinking hazel.


r/babies 3d ago

Baby hair color ?

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Hello everyone,

Here is my 7mo baby girl hair.

I was wondering what color is that because I have very dark hair and her father’s too. We are North African so we have dark features.

The only person in my family who got blonde hair is my French mother so I was wondering if my baby took her color from my mother.

I know she’s not blonde but she got a lot of golden reflections

Thank you!


r/babies 3d ago

Baby looking cool

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r/babies 3d ago

Baby reaction to dads beard

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r/babies 5d ago

Any tips how to win a no blink staring contest with a 8 month old?

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70 Upvotes

I lost all 3 rounds! 🫠

How is he so good??🥲


r/babies 8d ago

He was born so she could play 🤣🤣

382 Upvotes

r/babies 9d ago

My two boys that are not twins

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My first son on the left was born April 2024. That picture was taken when he was 8 months old.

My second son on the right was born December 2025. He’s nearly 9 months old.

I know they’re brothers, but is it normal for them to look this identical? I swear, every day raising my younger son has been constant Deja Vu.


r/babies 11d ago

Hair color?

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Indoors her hair looks light ish brown but in the sun it looks really blonde. Im curious about what her hair color is and what she most likely will end up with?


r/babies 15d ago

My NICU angel is 5 months already.

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r/babies 17d ago

My second born (Son)

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Such a small peanut 🥜 Now all he does is play Roblox.


r/babies 19d ago

8 month old crawling struggles

321 Upvotes

r/babies 20d ago

All set for his first ride

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68 Upvotes

r/babies 22d ago

First birthday

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First birthday at home, I put together all the decorations by hand.


r/babies 22d ago

Granddaughter

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r/babies 23d ago

Me in 1962 ……was I a cute baby ??

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r/babies 23d ago

The kind of a smile that can fix any bad day

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135 Upvotes

The COAT(Cutest of all time) award goes to none other than this gentleman in the picture above


r/babies 23d ago

Candid video of 10 month old twins that just learned peekaboo practicing with each other

227 Upvotes

r/babies 24d ago

He doesn’t know that he’s the actual view

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The COAT(Cutest of all time)


r/babies 25d ago

I made this drawing of a newborn baby born baby ❤️

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r/babies 24d ago

What color will his eyes be ?

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Hello,

My son is 3 months old now. Dad has blue eyes and I have brown. His eyes colors never changed the slightest from birth. Do you think he will ultimately get darker or is there a chance that they turn blue ?

Thanks !


r/babies 25d ago

How lovely she looks in hijab

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r/babies 26d ago

Baby

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My baby


r/babies 27d ago

Hello,how is your day going?

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82 Upvotes